L54
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Don't know how to thank on my phone, so here it is. Good post.
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Giving up is a definite expression. I don't think anyone has "given up" on Sanchez. I just think a lot of posters have come to terms that the possibility of him reaching his ceiling is limited. He holds much more value as a trade chip. His inability to limit walks (SSS at the big league level, much more data in the minors) and induce swinging strikes with above average stuff is what is worrisome to me.
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Cheers, mate!
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Stroman! If I have to pick one of these guys though, its Martin. I'm intrigued to see what he can do with this pitching staff- it's pretty unique. -A knuckleballer -The lefty who defies aging -One of the games most talented young starters -Another very talented young starter in Hutch -Estrada/Sanchez/Norris should all benefit from having Martin behind the dish Taking the thought process out of some of these young guys' heads should allow them to focus more on pitching itself, rather than how to get the hitter out. That will be Martin's job, and I can't wait to watch him exploit hitters.
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I'm home in Sask for Christmas time Spanky. Hopefully they're biting, but more so just to get out and spend time with my brother and some friends. We've been having a great winter, so it only makes sense to get outside and enjoy the outdoors.
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I don't have time to look up all the data because I'm about to spend my Christmas Eve, eve going ice fishing. What I'm saying is that these players still hold value, whether or not they ever make the majors. That value could be used to acquire a more established talent. The player could become a major league player himself, or he could end a bust (as you're implying, but under the notion that they only have four years to do so). Merry Christmas Dogg you must easily hold the BJMB record for first poster on ignore per user. You just gained +1 today.
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That just because prospects don't reach their full potential, doesn't mean they aren't good picks. Hindsight is 20/20. Many of the guys GD mentioned have or had value in being a prospect. Syndergaard being the most obvious.
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What does him being in the majors in a year or two matter? Obviously if you pick a HS player in the supplemental round he's not going to be in the majors in two years in most circumstances.
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They have value before they need protection from the rule V. Just because AA didn't properly value them at the time (Synder, Woj) doesn't mean they weren't good picks.
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To me, the difference between a good organization and a s***** one in this instance is recognizing whether or not said player can make the necessary adjustments to harness his potential. Any ML pitcher should be able to pound the zone with fastballs. That shouldn't be a specific skill set that is commended. If the Jays don't think he can do it, right now is an excellent sell high.
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Ya you're right it would. I was just under the assumption we were talking Sanchez for Zobrist. My mistake. I don't view Sanchez as more than a late inning reliever. Every trade scenario involving him I'm pretty much in agreement with.
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Sanchez for Zobrist isn't an overpay though. Then in 2016 you either pay him the ~14 million or take the comp pick. If you can get Zobrist for a reliever who doesn't strike guys out, I think you have to do it.
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And this is why you don't become attached to certain players. Sounds like a spoiled kid on Christmas morning, who got more presents than most other kids, but not the ones he wanted.
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Based on what exactly?
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Yankee Stadium vs Target Field
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This is what I was looking for. Thanks BTS.
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Based his ability to limit walks? His GB% was up, and FB% down. But his LD% was up. To me, he's a product of the environment. From what I understand, xFIP is supposed to eliminate that variance.
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Semantics. If that was the 2015 Blue Jays I'd be comfortable with the line up in reverse.
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Do Jays trade Navarro? What do they get back?
L54 replied to Mikeleelop's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Smoak will be starting at 1B and EE at DH. I think it's clear AA is valuing defense more than the past. Steamer thinks Smoak is an above average offense player, and he's a much more competent defender at 1B than EE. Get him out of Safeco and see what he can do. I expect AA and Gibby to be patient with him. -
Can someone explain why FIP and xFIP weren't especially kind to Phil Hughes before his arrival in Minnesota? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they supposed to do their best to suppress the randomness a pitcher is subject to? We knew this prior to Hughes playing in Minneapolis: A) He's a fly ball pitcher Yankee Stadium isn't friendly to fly ball pitchers C) Target Field is friendly to fly ball pitchers So my question is, why is there such a discrepancy between the two environments? Or is it a product of setting the single season K/BB ratio, and the fact that pitchers control both these variables?
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The Twins have agreed to a three-year, $42MM extension with Phil Hughes, reports Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Hughes, who had been controlled through 2016, will now be under control through the 2019 season. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/twins-to-extend-phil-hughes.html
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It will depend on how much they improve the pen from now until ST. If AA can't land a couple more quality BP pieces I will not be shocked to see Sanchez start the year in the pen. I've said this before, but I believe most of Sanchez's value to the Jays is in a trade. I would have no problem with the Jays shipping him off as part of a package for a clear upgrade on the roster. I am in no way advocating running the farm into the ground (again), but I'm not convinced his value will ever be higher than it is this offseason. Like you said, I hope I'm wrong as well.
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Lol
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I'm leery of trusting the SSS of innings out of the pen, and people thinking those same results will transfer to the rotation. It's not the same. If AA and Co. know something we don't, and don't see Sanchez as anymore than a high leverage RP the rest of his career, then okay. I just don't think its the right time to make that call.
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Cool story, Hurl. That's unfortunate that you didn't keep with it, but hindsight is 20/20.
